Overview

• The film holds about 28–29% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, compared with a 58% audience PopcornMeter and a C- CinemaScore.
• 'Him' debuted in second place domestically with a projected $13.5 million, below earlier estimates, with some outlets reporting lower tallies that indicate discrepancies in early counts.
• Wayans posted on Instagram urging viewers to judge the movie for themselves, noting past low-scored titles in his filmography that later found lasting audiences.
• Directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele, the release has renewed discussion about how Peele’s producer credit influences expectations and perceptions of non-Peele-directed projects.
• Coverage highlights strong lead performances and the movie’s allegory about the pressures and commodification surrounding elite athletes.